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PlayStation users can enter virtual world

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Sony launched its PlayStation Home Beta service Thursday for the PlayStation 3 in the United States.

The service allows PlayStation users to create avatars and interact with others in a virtual world. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Paramount Pictures are providing exclusive content for the service, including interviews and video spinoffs of films.

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PlayStation 3 users can get the Home service as a free download. However, those wanting to start a "club" or online community will have to pay an additional fee and some content will also require payment.

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